Relocation-Eligible Emergency Training Facility Manager

GP Strategies Government Solutions; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager to oversee the operation and readiness of training venues across the United States. The role focuses on hands-on emergency response training, incident management, and disaster preparedness for first responders.

You will manage day-to-day facility operations, coordinate instructor scheduling, and ensure venues meet curriculum and exercise requirements, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing training facilities, training operations, or similar operational environments.
• Experience coordinating instructor schedules and supporting training program delivery.
• Experience preparing, managing, and recovering training venues and facilities.
• Experience supporting complex training environments involving multiple stakeholders and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, emergency management, disaster response, public safety, military operations, homeland security, or related fields.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and operational management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of assigned training facilities and venues supporting emergency preparedness and response training programs.
• Coordinate instructor scheduling and facility utilization to ensure successful delivery of training courses and exercises.
• Ensure training venues are properly configured to support curriculum and exercise requirements.
• Oversee preparation, setup, inspection, recovery, and reset of training facilities before and after training events.
• Coordinate with instructors, operations personnel, support staff, and program leadership to ensure training activities are executed effectively and safely.
• Ensure training environments meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Support realistic training scenarios, simulations, and full-scale exercises designed for first responder audiences.
• Monitor facility readiness and identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Assist with resource planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support training programs focused: Incident Management, Mass Casualty Response, Natural Disaster Response, CBRNE Incidents, Terrorism Preparedness and Response.

Skills

Facilities management

Instructor scheduling

Operations management

Communication

Scheduling systems

Microsoft Office

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager to oversee the operation and readiness of training venues across the United States. The role focuses on hands-on emergency response training, incident management, and disaster preparedness for first responders.

You will manage day-to-day facility operations, coordinate instructor scheduling, and ensure venues meet curriculum and exercise requirements, with emphasis on safety and